As Violence Escalates on the Streets of Minneapolis, the City Puts Its Faith in “Violence Intervention Initiatives” – IOTW Report

As Violence Escalates on the Streets of Minneapolis, the City Puts Its Faith in “Violence Intervention Initiatives”

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“We’ve had a number of shooting incidents over the last few days and obviously it’s very concerning for me,” said Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara. “I think this just speaks to the challenges that we are facing.”

Thursday, city council authorized support for violence intervention initiatives, including a cooperative agreement with Hennepin County for a new program called the Youth Group Violence Intervention.

“How we look at it from our office is we are part of an ecosystem of safety and it really is going to take all of us,” said Jen White, interagency engagement manager with the Office of Violence Prevention. read more

7 Comments on As Violence Escalates on the Streets of Minneapolis, the City Puts Its Faith in “Violence Intervention Initiatives”

  1. How did Minneapolis get a police chief with a name like “Brian O’Hara?” Should it be something like “Melissa Sanford-Jones” or “K’Wanza Mitonga?” That’s the problem right there!

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  2. efemdy
    JANUARY 13, 2023 AT 6:32 PM

    Get the hangs to FOLLOW the rules is the real criteria. But since they probanly can’t read, not sure they could sign a binding contract
    ..

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  4. “How we look at it from our office is we are part of an ecosystem of safety and it really is going to take all of us,” Tells you everything you need to know. Feel good BS with no repercussions for actions. FAIL.

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